NYT bestselling author Kate Quinn and literary agent, Kevan Lyon will talk about the publishing journey and how Kate re-launched her career by taking a look at a changing market and readers’ evolving interest in historical time periods in the historical fiction market. From proposal to submission of a full manuscript and the path to a New York Times bestselling novel, with THE ALICE NETWORK.  Kate and Kevan will discuss an agent’s role in career strategy, the path to publication and the publisher’s role in working to support the path to being a bestselling novel.  Kevan and Kate will invite questions and a lively discussion!  Kate will also make time to sign personal copies of The Alice Network and to talk about the book if there are questions.  No books will be sold at the event, but you are welcome to bring copies to be signed.

Kate Quinn is a native of southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with “The Alice Network.” All have been translated into multiple languages. You can learn more about Kate at her web site - http://www.katequinnauthor.com/

Kevan Lyon is a founding partner of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. With over 25 years in the publishing business, including over 10 years as a literary agent and 17+ years on the wholesale, retail and distribution side of the business, Kevan brings an informed and unique perspective to her work with clients. Kevan handles women’s fiction, with an emphasis on commercial women’s fiction, young adult fiction and all genres of romance.

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